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CNN Top Stories, 24.04.13 07:12 UTC

Second suspect in Canada terror plot due in court

(CNN) -- A hearing for the alleged accomplice in a Canadian terror plot is scheduled for Wednesday as authorities continue to gather information about the plan they say would have caused untold death ...

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Seattle Times, 24.04.13 06:39 UTC

Obama administration had advance warning on Fisker

Newly released documents show that the Obama administration was warned as early as 2010 that electric car maker Fisker Automotive Inc. was not meeting milestones set up for a half-billion dollar government loan, nearly a year before U.S. officials froze the loan after questions were raised about the company's statements.

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Seattle Times, 24.04.13 06:16 UTC

High-profile corruption cases fall apart in Mexico

In just one week, some of Mexico's most high-profile corruption cases have unraveled on thin or made-up evidence, reinforcing long-held notions that the Attorney General's Office is more focused on political vendettas or favors than justice.

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Seattle Times, 24.04.13 06:05 UTC

Hollywood yielding to China's growing film clout

Coming soon to a theater near you: China's Communist Party.

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Telegraph, 24.04.13 06:04 UTC

US government sues Lance Armstrong

The US government filed court documents laying out its case against Lance Armstrong, who is accused of defrauding the Postal Service by taking millions of dollars in sponsorship money while flouting professional cycling rules by doping.

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Reuters - Business News, 24.04.13 05:31 UTC

Asian shares rise on firm U.S. earnings, soft money outlook

By Chikako Mogi TOKYO | Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:14am EDT TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares advanced on Wednesday, tracking global equities higher on the back of solid U.S. earnings, but the euro was ...

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Seattle Times, 24.04.13 05:08 UTC

Toyota still world's No. 1 in global vehicle sales

Toyota is still the world's No. 1 automaker in global vehicle sales after the first quarter of this year, although the three-way race with General Motors and Volkswagen is proving tight.

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Reuters - Business News, 24.04.13 04:34 UTC

Consumer bureau calls payday loans a trap, warns of new rules

WASHINGTON | Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:22am EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer watchdog said high-cost, short-term loans often trap borrowers in a cycle of debt, warning in a report on Wednesday ...

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Seattle Times, 24.04.13 04:11 UTC

Accused bomber says U.S. wars fed the brothers radicalism

Investigators looking into the suspects in the Boston Marathon attacks will be conducting a worldwide investigation to examine the origins of their apparent radicalization.

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Reuters - Business News, 24.04.13 04:11 UTC

States' tax revenue likely grew at beginning of year: report

WASHINGTON | Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:03am EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. states' tax revenue likely continued growing in the second quarter of 2013, according to preliminary estimates for January and ...

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